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www.nysut.org | September/October 2021
Back to School
for All
INSIDE
Welcome Gov. Hochul 20 years after 9/11 Pandemic life
NYSUT optimistic as Kathy Union commemorates solemn NYSUT Social Services
Hochul takes the reins as NY’s anniversary; fight continues to available to help members
first female governor | 3 protect workers | 8 transition to next chapter | 19
CONTENTS NYSUT UNITED [September/October 2021, Vol. 12, No. 1 ]
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16: Buffalo program President: Andy Pallotta Sterling Roberson, Barbara Bowen, Frederick Kowal, Florence McCue, Shelvy Y. Abrams
(SRPs), Sandra Carner-Shafran (SRPs), Karen Lee Arthmann (SRPs), Deborah Paulin
Executive Vice President: Jolene T. DiBrango
helps SRPs become Second Vice President: Ron Gross (SRPs), Angie Rivera (SRPs), Anne Goldman (Health Care), Stephen Rechner (Private
Sector Higher Ed), Andrew Sako (Community Colleges),
teachers Secretary-Treasurer: J. Philippe Abraham
Pamela Malone (Higher Education) and Michael Fabricant (Higher Education)
ELECTION DISTRICT DIRECTORS:
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER:
Peter Stuhlmiller, Michelle Licht, Joseph J. Najuch, Kevin Mole, Adam Urbanski,
18: Making Strides is Andrew Jordan, John Kuryla, David Chizzonite, Jeanette Stapley, Laura Franz,
Melinda Person, Executive Director/NYSUT Political Director
HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS:
back in person Joseph Herringshaw, Juliet Benaquisto, Melissa Servant, Sparrow Tobin, Sean
Antonia Cortese (Emerita), Thomas Y. Hobart Jr. (President Emeritus),
Kennedy, Jeffrey Yonkers, Tomia Smith, Frederic Stark, Gregory Perles, John Mansfield,
Alan B. Lubin (Executive Vice President Emeritus)
Kevin Coyne, Nancy Sanders, Laura Spencer, Karen Blackwell Alford, Dwayne Clark,
21: NYSUT Board Mary Vaccaro, Amy Arundell, MaryJo Ginese, Mary Atkinson, Anthony Harmon,
AFT VICE PRESIDENTS:
J. Philippe Abraham, Shelvy Y. Abrams, Barbara Bowen, Don Carlisto,
Michael Mulgrew, Elizabeth Perez, Cassie Prugh, Richard Mantell, LeRoy Barr, Felicia
vacancy notice Wharton (City & Private Higher Ed), Penelope Lewis (City & Private Higher Ed), Roberta
Evelyn DeJesus, Jolene T. DiBrango, Ron Gross, Anthony M. Harmon, Frederick
Kowal, Michael Mulgrew, Andy Pallotta, Adam Urbanski
Elins (Community Colleges), Jamie Dangler (State Higher Ed, UUP), Rowena Blackman-
NEA DIRECTORS:
27: Local unions in Stroud (State Higher Ed, UUP), Thomas Tucker (State Higher Ed, UUP), Philip Rumore,
Adam Piasecki, Dora Leland, Loretta Donlon (Retiree), Rosemary Catanzariti (Retiree),
Serena Kotch, Thomas McMahon
Alternate Directors: Sue Raichilson, Dora Leland
action; Kudos! Thomas Murphy (Retiree) Executive Committee members are underlined.
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[ FIGHTING FOR YOU ]
NYSUT optimistic as Gov. Hochul COMING UP
takes the reins Aug. 20–Sept. 6
NYS Fair — Visit
the NYSUT booth!
By Ned Hoskin Last year, she helped Sept. 13–14
ned.hoskin@nysut.org launch the 2020 NYS Board of
Women’s Vote Centennial Regents meets
W
estern New York’s Project, a program driven Sept. 17–18
Kathleen Hochul be- by NYSUT, the American NYSUT Board of Directors meets
came the 57th governor Federation of Teachers
Oct. 1–31
of New York upon Andrew Cuomo’s and First Book. First Book
LGBT History Month
resignation Aug. 24. She is the state’s provides free books Incoming NYS Governor Kathy Hochul
first female governor. for students, and the competition Oct. 8
The statewide union immediately invited teachers to develop projects represent New York’s 26th congres- Deadline to register to vote in Nov. 2
and activities to mark the suffrage sional district in 40 years. She served general elections
welcomed her ascension to the top
job in state government and ex- centennial. as its U.S. representative from 2011 Oct. 10–30
pressed optimism for a productive “New York women have always led to 2013. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
partnership. the nation when it comes to further- In 2014, Cuomo selected her as walks take place at locations across the
ing women’s rights, and there is no his running mate in the gubernatorial state. See page 18 for details.
“Gov. Kathy Hochul has long been
a dedicated public servant and has better way to educate our young election. After they won, Hochul was
shown leadership throughout her people about that history than in the inaugurated as lieutenant governor.
career,” said NYSUT President Andy classroom,” Hochul said. “The goal of Cuomo and Hochul were reelected
Pallotta. “We look forward to working the project is to educate our students in 2018. Oct. 18–19
about the past and encourage them Gov. Cuomo resigned this summer NYS Board of Regents meets
with her on the challenges we face
ahead.” to use that knowledge to help create after a report released by the state Oct. 23–31
Hochul has long been a supporter the building blocks for our future.” attorney general alleged numerous New York state early voting period
Hochul is a founder and a member cases of sexual harassment against
of women’s issues. Oct 29–31
During Women’s History Month of the board of Kathleen Mary House, him. NYSUT was among the first SRP Leadership Conference
last March, she was a guest speaker a transitional home in Buffalo for unions to call for his resignation.
Nov. 2
at the NYSUT Southern Tier Women’s women and children who are survi- “The attorney general detailed
Election Day
Committee online event titled vors of domestic violence. conduct that is repugnant and inde-
In May 2011, Hochul won a special fensible in any workplace and espe- Nov. 5–7
“Women Battle the Pandemic,” dis-
election to fill a vacant congressional Community College
cussing strategies women can use to cially in the state’s highest elected
Conference
deal with pandemic-related issues. seat, becoming the first Democrat to office,” said Pallotta.
Nov. 19–20
NYSUT Women’s Committee meets
NYSUT-backed bills signed into law Please note, some or all of these events
E
may be conducted as virtual meetings in
arlier this summer, some The law builds on other employee The state Teachers’ Retirement compliance with COVID-19 and social-
significant union-supported protections NYSUT achieved since System may now accept alternate distancing guidance.
bills that passed both houses the start of the pandemic, including methods of tracked mail to submit
of the Legislature were enacted into guaranteed paid leave for employees forms and applications. Previously,
law. quarantined due to the coronavirus TRS members had to use registered
Public employers are now pro- and guaranteed time off to receive or certified mail via the U.S. Postal
hibited from penalizing employees the COVID-19 vaccine. Service.
who use sick leave or compensatory Special Act schools, which pro- Since the last time the law was
time to quarantine, seek medical vide services for students who have amended in 2003, other methods of
Union leaders are working to ensure
treatment, or take other absences disabilities, illnesses or behavioral tracking mail have been established
classrooms — where students learn
related to a COVID-19 diagnosis or challenges, will be reimbursed for that are comparable and often more best — are safe and healthy for all.
contact. pandemic-related expenses. convenient for members.
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[ FIGHTING FOR YOU ]
Union, pediatricians launch
back-to-school ad campaign
N
YSUT and the NYS pediatricians and state education
American Academy officials.”
of Pediatrics have “In-person education is criti-
launched a statewide television cal for every child’s social and
and digital advertising campaign educational development,” said
to highlight the importance of Dr. Warren Seigel, chair, NYS
ensuring all students safely return American Academy of Pediatrics,
to in-person instruction in the fall. District II. “We want parents to
The ad, titled “Let me Show understand that this can be done
You,” focuses on the benefits of in a safe way when schools layer
in-person learning — hands-on critical health strategies.”
instruction, social interaction and The ad is funded by a grant
extracurricular activities — with from the American Federation of
health protocols in place and Teachers as part of the national
agreement among educators union’s nationwide “Back to
and public health experts that School for All” initiative cham-
A joint ad campaign of NYSUT and the NYS American Academy of Pediatrics is encouraging the
in-person learning can be done return to full-time, in-person learning. pioning a return to five-days-
safely. a-week in-person instruction in all
See the 30-second ad at “We know the best place for this year,” NYSUT President Andy schools. More information on the AFT
nysut.org/school reopening. It will students to learn is in the classroom, Pallotta said. (See article, page 14) campaign can be found at nysut.
air in all regions of the state through and every student deserves access “We support the protocols recom- cc/3xPFzcV.
mid-September. to full-time, in-person instruction mended by health experts, including
Regents uphold charter school cap
By Sylvia Saunders Committee is going to try to circum- high school students by expanding certification system for charter
sylvia.saunders@nysut.org vent the cap on new charter schools grades at four existing charter middle schools. The union joined SED in
in New York City by any means neces- schools in New York City. SED noted court to successfully block the plan
N
YSUT applauded the sary — like in this case by allowing a that the network’s website acknowl- to allow charter schools to certify
Board of Regents for thinly veiled scheme to revise exist- edged the attempt to circumvent the their own staff.
rejecting the SUNY Charter ing charters to pass muster — some- law, stating that this “will allow more There are currently 91 charters
School Committee’s thinly veiled one must step in and call out what’s high-quality high schools to open available for new applicants seek-
scheme to ‘revise’ existing charters happening. That’s exactly what despite a cap on charters.” ing to open a school in New York
and circumvent the existing charter the Regents and State Education The plan will now go back to the state outside of New York City. The
school cap in New York City. Department have done. We applaud SUNY Charter School Committee for SUNY Charter Schools Institute
“Until meaningful reforms are en- Chancellor Young, Commissioner possible reconsideration. has received applications for new
acted to ensure that charter schools Rosa and the Regents for standing up DiBrango noted that the Board of charter schools in Albany, Central
are transparent and accountable to for what’s right.” Regents has been willing to stand Islip, Rochester, Schenectady,
taxpayers, the state should not allow Under the plan approved by the up to a number of illegitimate charter Wyandanch and Yonkers. An
for the expansion of charter schools,” SUNY Charter Schools Committee, a school actions by the SUNY Charter application for Auburn was
said NYSUT Executive Vice President new charter management organiza- Schools Committee, whether it’s withdrawn.
Jolene T. DiBrango. “If the SUNY tion, Ventoux Partnership Network, seeking “early renewals” for certain SED has received three applica-
Board of Trustees Charter Schools Inc., would create a new regional charter networks or attempting tions for charter schools proposed in
charter high school for nearly 1,000 to create an entirely new teacher Rochester.
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[ FIGHTING FOR YOU ]
Feds extend student loan
College unions advocate repayment reprieve
In what the Biden administration
for safe reopenings
is calling the “final extension,” the
Department of Education has extended
the federal student loan repayment
moratorium until Jan. 31, 2022.
By Ned Hoskin in-person learning at campuses for vaccination and minimize introduc-
Federal loans will remain interest-free,
ned.hoskin@nysut.org over a year … keeping our communi- tion of infections and the trans- and no penalties for nonpayment will
ties healthy and educating the next mission of COVID-19 on campus; be allowed.
T
he state has mandated that generation of leaders,” Kowal said. adequate and compliant ventilation; This marks the fourth time that the
all students who want to He asked members to “honor that accommodations for remote work moratorium has been extended. The
register and attend class commitment” by getting vaccinated to protect the safety and health of original rationale — that the pause in
to protect colleagues, students, fami- individuals and the public; a right payments would help the 40 million
on SUNY, CUNY and community
to inspect any federal loan borrowers already strug-
college campuses must
workplace where gling to cope with the pandemic’s vari-
be vaccinated against
PSC-represented ous economic pressures, was recently
COVID-19. augmented when two loan servicers,
Campus employee employees must
FedLoan Servicing and Granite State,
unions are striving to work; specific stan-
announced that they wouldn’t be re-
dards for labora-
ensure their members newing their contracts with the federal
are as safe as possible, tories and studios; government. The prospect of resuming
through vaccinations, and compliance payments while borrowers were being
testing and environmen- with the contrac- transitioned to new servicers helped
tal protections. tual workload. convince administration officials to
United University The union has extend the moratorium.
trained more than FedLoan Servicing also administers
Professions reached out
100 PSC members the Public Service Loan Forgiveness
to its membership this
to accompany program, which means the transition
summer with the mes-
lies and communities. campus facilities staff and admin- to a new, as-yet-unidentified servicer is
sage that vaccines are safe and effec- even more important to those who plan
tive, and protect vulnerable members Based on recent survey results, istrators on pre-occupancy walk-
to take advantage of that relief option.
of society who cannot be vaccinated. UUP estimates that 90 percent of the throughs of buildings scheduled for
The USDOE has issued assurances
bargaining unit has been vaccinated. reopening.
In partnership with NYSUT and the that the program will continue, and
American Federation of Teachers, The union and SUNY reached an “Only when we feel secure about that careful attention will be paid to
(see article, page 14) the union also is agreement that any unvaccinated our working conditions can we get ensure that records are transferred to
assisting with health and safety train- employees who are part of UUP back to meeting the needs of our the PSLF program’s new administrator
ings, information tables and regional will be tested weekly for COVID-19 amazing students in person,” said without problems.
meetings. throughout the fall semester. PSC President James Davis. Cambridge Credit Counseling, which
Drawing on the latest research, the Community colleges around offers educational programs and
“We are very concerned about
Professional Staff Congress at CUNY the state, with autonomous unions financial counseling through NYSUT’s
ensuring that all of our members on
has developed a set of standards to and local administrations, are still Member Benefits, advises borrowers to
campuses are vaccinated, but we are
promote safe reopening. wrestling with these issues on get ready to resume making payments
just as concerned about our retirees in February. If you’re a PSLF candidate
all across the country,” UUP President The union says reopening plans individual campuses, said Roberta
— even if you’ve only made a few years
Fred Kowal said. UUP represents for 2021–22 must incorporate these Elins, president of the United College
worth of payments of the 120 required
standards and be easily available for Employees at Fashion Institute of
SUNY faculty and staff. for relief, contact FedLoan Servicing via
He reiterated that concern as he inspection by all CUNY students, staff Technology and a NYSUT Board the PSLF application, checking off the
announced the union’s #VaxUpUUP and faculty. Colleges must also make member representing community box that indicates you just want to find
campaign to encourage vaccina- available all relevant environmental colleges. out where you stand. This will allow you
tion. Visit uupinfo.org/resources/ inspection reports and records of “As our campuses are urban, to document the number of qualifying
VaxUpUUP for more. compliance with approved reopen- suburban and rural, each of us face payments you’ve made before that pro-
ing plans. unique challenges, but what binds gram is moved to a new servicer.
“UUP members have been on the
The standards include meaning- us all together as union presidents is For more info and resources on
front lines of the pandemic caring for
ful participation by the union in to ensure the safety of our members managing your student debt, visit
patients at SUNY hospitals and sup-
reopening plans; steps to maximize and our students,” Elins said. studentloans.nysut.org.
porting students through remote and
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[ FIGHTING FOR YOU ]
Contract gains showcase union strength
By Liza Frenette off payroll once they used The contract was ratified care aides, said the union workers
liza.frenette@nysut.org up their leave, and lose in late June, and covers will see raises of 10.5 percent the first
service time toward their last year and the coming year, and then have three years of
I
retirements and also to- school year. The benefit 2.25 percent.
n a major gain for new par- ward their tenure if they’re for new parents is “a new, The agreement also includes
ents, the North Shore Schools on probation. They also lose permanent addition to our con- signing bonuses, longevity bonuses,
Federated Employees has suc- seniority if they have to go off payroll. tract,” he said. additional training and professional
cessfully negotiated 20 paid days of A history teacher, Perles said Perles hopes the contract will development.
leave without need to use accrued the lack of adequate leave for new inspire other locals to pursue this Solidarity and a plan of action
time for members who have given parents has long been an issue in benefit for new parents, and wel- helped the NYSUT local achieve the
birth or adopted a child. the workplace. And adoptive parents comes NYSUT members to contact long-awaited contract. Sweat said
“It’s a basic justice issue. This have struggled to get leave, particu- him at perles2vp@gmail.com. members went to board meetings —
is way overdue,” said Greg Perles, larly LGBTQ couples, he said. “The more people that know, the once showing up 300 strong — and
president of the 370-member local “It’s punishment for having a more they will ask for it and it will start attended rallies and sent postcards to
and a longtime member of the nego- child,” he said. “I was motivated to building momentum.” board members.
tiating team. He has been receiving pursue this for equity for women; but Teacher aides in the first year of
phone calls, texts and emails from it’s also equity for adoptive couples.” B.E.S.T. practices service will go from $13.81 per hour
members who range from moms in Younger teachers may not have to $15.26. Teaching assistants in their
mid-pregnancy to grandparents — all that much time off accrued, or they After nine years, the Buffalo first year will get an increase from
thanking him profusely. may have used it for the birth of Educational Support Team has $14.49 to $20. Health care aides will
Perles said the contract gain helps another child. succeeded in ratifying a contract move from $15.11 to $16.70.
dissipate what he calls “the baby “We’ve had significant turnover in that its local president calls a “great “By no means is it everything
penalty,” which he said is structur- recent years,” he said. In addition to achievement.” we were seeking,” Sweat said.
ally misogynistic. Women who have planned retirements, “COVID-19 has Jo Ann Sweat, president of the “Overall we did a great job for our
babies, he said, historically had to chased a lot of teachers away.” The 900-member local unit of teacher membership.”
drain down their accrued leave, go staff now has many young teachers. aides, teaching assistants and health
Frontline workers — including health care professionals and educators
— were the stars of a July ticker-tape parade held in New York City. The
parade was a huge thank you for the essential workers’ efforts to help
usher the city through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. From left: The
UFT float honored health care and education members; UFT President
Michael Mulgrew walks the parade route; UFT school nurse chapter
leaders Ponzella Johnson, left, and Cynthia Bennett.
MIK E LOV ERD E
KA RE N DAVIS
ERICA BERGER
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[ SOCIAL JUSTICE ]
NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund
North Country students seeking donations to help
Haiti
enjoy First Books
By Kara Smith
kara.smith@nysut.org
August was a
month of heart-
By Kara Smith provide an equitable start to break and loss
kara.smith@nysut.org the school year for all of our for the citizens
students.” of Haiti. Aug. 14,
S
NYSUT Secretary-Treasurer a 7.2
tudents at nearly a dozen St.
J. Philippe Abraham, whose magnitude
Lawrence County districts
office coordinates the union’s earthquake devastated the island
started off the school year nation. According to UNICEF esti-
with a new book thanks to a NYSUT First Book initiative, noted
mates roughly 1.2 million people
First Book collaboration this summer. that the average teacher
were impacted. Days later Tropical
spends about $500 a year on
Ogdensburg Teachers Association Storm Grace hit the same region and
retiree Mary Wills coordinated a classroom supplies — includ- caused further disruption.
ing books. To help, the statewide union
PROVIDED
county-wide book distribution
through her work with the St. “NYSUT is happy to help encourages members to consider
Lawrence County People Project, a members bring the gift of donating to the NYSUT Disaster
union-led local coalition of educators
From left, People Project volunteers Nicole Joly and Mary Wills reading to their students,” he Relief Fund, the union’s 501(c)3
present First Books to April Fullerton, Parishville-Hopkinton TA. charitable organization.
and activists launched in 2016 to said. “The First Book program
is a great way for educators to “People helping people is the ulti-
promote community education and
get books into the hands of mate form of solidarity,” said NYSUT
economic security.
all students, regardless of where they Secretary-Treasurer J. Philippe
After sorting and dividing about Abraham, whose office manages
25 cases of new, free books by grade live or their family’s socioeconomic
the disaster relief fund. “NYSUT
level and district need, the group status.”
members are always among the first
In partnership with the nonprofit
hosted 12 back-to-school distribution to show compassion and empathy
events at schools throughout the end organization First Book Inc., and the for others in times of need. I encour-
of August and start of September. American Federation of Teachers, age all who are able to contribute to
“Some events were held outside, its national affiliate, NYSUT provides the fund to lend a helping hand to
some were drive-through pick-ups, low to no-cost books to high-need the people of Haiti as they face these
and some took place in gyms, but all Book Marketplace. schools and nonprofits that serve hardships.”
“It’s wonderful to have NYSUT be- low-income families and students in Funded through voluntary dona-
distributed free books and school
need. To learn more about the First tions, the NYSUT Disaster Relief
supplies to community residents,” ex- hind us in this venture to help ensure
Book program, or to get books for Fund provides relief for eligible
plained Wills, noting that thanks to an that each child has brand new quality
your school or program, register at losses stemming from man-made
AFT grant, the group also purchased literature to help them get excited
occurrences, such as an accidental
basic school supplies like pencils, about reading,” said Wills. “I’m proud firstbook.org/aft.
house fire; natural disasters, such
erasers and masks through the First to be a NYSUT member, and to help as weather-related storm damage;
and federally declared qualified
disasters, such as flooding. To do-
nate, visit nysut.org/disasterrelief.
Save the date! NYSUT Hispanic NYSUT assumes 100 percent of the
administrative costs associated with
Heritage celebration the NYSUT Disaster Relief Fund.
“Celebrando Nuestra Hispanidad: A Conversation with Latino Leaders” is
scheduled for Oct. 12 at NYSUT headquarters. Due to COVID-19 protocols, there will
be limited space and the event will be available virtually.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The NYSUT
“Celebrando Nuestra Hispanidad” event is part of the statewide union’s “Many
Threads, One Fabric” social justice event series, moderated by NYSUT Secretary-
Treasurer J. Philippe Abraham. For more information, visit nysut.org/manythreads.
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[ A CLOSER LOOK — 20 YEARS AFTER 9/11 ]
Support, advocacy for workers continues
By Liza Frenette air, the ground and surrounding impacted by 9/11 and are unaware problems can surface 20, 30, or 40
liza.frenette@nysut.org buildings. they are eligible for health care and years later.
“The dust cloud that engulfed compensation,” Lynch said. Asbestos, silica, lead, mercury
O
n Sept. 11, 2001, Liam lower Manhattan and parts of Conditions include 68 types of and more than 70 known carcino-
Lynch was a 10-year-old Brooklyn exposed around 400,000 cancer and more than 100 different gens in high volume concentrations
worried about his father, people to the World Trade Center ailments, including asthma, gastro- were released into the air and dust
who was driving into Manhattan for contaminants on Sept. 11, and many esophageal reflux disease (GERD), with explosive force, Lynch said.
a meeting at the World Trade Center live with chronic illnesses as a result,” PTSD, night terrors and anxiety. Surrounding buildings were “heavily
when terrorists attacked. said Veronica Foley, NYSUT health Asthma from 9/11 is different than contaminated” as the dust blew into
“I was frantic. Where is he?” he and safety specialist. other kinds of asthma, Lynch said, ventilation systems.
recalled. His father turned his car “It is important that we continue and since it’s unique to that expo- The World Trade Center Health
around and came home that day — to connect with NYSUT members sure, treatment can be tailored. Program was established by the
but Lynch was marked. who have been struggling with one Many people do not realize how James Zadroga 9/11 Health and
Twenty years later, Lynch is a or more of the conditions covered conditions can surface much later, Compensation Act of 2010, and
safety and health specialist work- by the World Trade Center Health or how they are connected to the is administered by the National
ing for the New York Committee for Program. Thankfully NYSUT has the attacks. At one of many educational Institute for Occupational Health and
Occupational Safety and Health. His resources to help our members by events hosted by the Professional Safety. NIOSH contracts out with
work includes reaching out to people connecting them to the WTC pro- Staff Congress, representing City clinicians in all 50 states to provide
who have suffered from living and gram or to the Victims Compensation University of New York faculty and this service, Lynch said. The Victims
working in the vicinity of the New Fund.” staff, Lynch helped a union member Compensation Fund, which requires
York City attacks. The more data that the 9/11 who has had sinus issues for years separate application, is run by the
He provides education to first health programs have, the more that but did not realize they were con- Department of Justice.
responders and workers — including conditions can be connected to the nected to exposure. Need assistance connecting to
teachers, faculty, staff and students attacks. “I’ve encountered through Lynch stressed that there are the WTC Health Program or Victims
— who returned to their jobs while my outreach and education plenty of long periods between exposure and Compensation Fund? Email Lynch at
toxic dust and debris infiltrated the teachers, faculty and staff who were certain conditions — some health llynch@nycosh.org.
Students commemorate solemn anniversary
By Liza Frenette ceremony,” said Rose Reissman. trauma, the need to be resilient and they also assured their children that
liza.frenette@nysut.org Director of The Writing Institute and a come together, along with biases they had glimpsed persons coming
member of the United Federation of unwarranted by facts — illuminating together to help one another, and
M
iddle school educators in Teachers at Ditmas IS 62, Reissman and comforting,” Reissman said. that they learned lessons ... about
Brooklyn teamed up this launched the project as a way to in- Even students whose parents the value of family love, community,
past spring for a months- spire students about the resiliency of were living in other countries at the and the impermanence of material
long research project to commemo- people coming through a tragedy. time of the terrorist attacks had family structures,” Reissman said.
rate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. The project-based learning model members who were able to share The project also unearthed biases.
11 terrorist attacks on America. included UFT members Michael about its impact around the world. Many Muslim student’s families
More than 300 students were Downes, digital and social studies; Oral histories were shared by were able to point out examples of
guided to use print and digital re- Angelo Carideo, technology and so- neighbors who lived in the area of anti-Muslim bias in the media and the
sources, and interview neighbors and cial studies; Amanda Xavier, English the attacks; one from a father who mind of the public, Reissman noted.
family members. language arts; and Dina Annese responded to help; and another from To learn about the project, visit
“These students, all born years Francis, ESL. a mom who was an Army soldier on bit.ly/ditmas911.
after that tragic day in our city, have The projects were done in person leave and served as a first responder. NYSUT has compiled a list of
been inspired by this project to cre- and remotely under the backdrop of “While the vast majority of family resources for teaching about 9/11
ate art illustrations, models, post- the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. oral history comments were filled and an archive of our coverage of
ers, audio histories, original songs, “Students found the parallels with descriptions of their tears and the heroics of union members. Visit
book reviews and a commemorative between the two events — isolation, fears during those days in 2001, nysut.org/911.
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[ OUR SRP S ]
Getting to know ... Diana Corzen
Diana Corzen, an LPN at the NYU Student Health we negotiated and got a closed shop, and now it is
Center, is a vice president with the Union of Clerical, more of educating members about their rights and
Administrative and Technical Staff at NYU. She was how the contract works for all of us.
interviewed by Sharmaine Griffin, UCATS
Tell me how you make a difference.
treasurer and a member of the NYSUT SRP Advisory
I make a difference by showing up and speaking
Committee.
proudly about what UCATS has done for us at NYU.
Being able to point out the improvements in our
their individual set-ups and needs. It is challenging
contracts after each bargaining session and being
and every day is a learning experience, because
able to have open dialogue with a supervisor on
medicine is never stagnant. I love meeting people
what is or is not in the contract to protect the mem-
and trying to impact their everyday lives.
ber helps to make the difference every day.
How did you get involved in the union?
PROVIDED
What brings you joy outside of work?
I grew up in a union household and have always
I am a member of the New York City Medical
been in a union. Working at NYU was the first time I
Reserve Corps, which tries to fill in for staff and par-
Tell me about your job and why you love what had ever encountered an open shop and I was sur-
ticipate in community health and prevention clinics.
you do. prised at how resistant some people were 24 years
I volunteered for contact tracing at NYU and I used
I am a clinical nurse in an ambulatory school ago to becoming union members.
to volunteer with the Mount Sinai Sexual Assault
health center. I work with a variety of specialists I can say with confidence, that being consistent,
and Violence Intervention Program. Now my great-
from endocrinology to sports medicine. Each day available to talk and to basically explain the facts to
est joy is keeping my vegetable garden alive!
is a different mix of the providers I work with and people, made it easier to have members join. Then
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[ TEACHING & LEARNING ]
SRPs shares ideas, concerns
By Liza Frenette learned new are making their unions stronger and
liza.frenette@nysut.org technology; better.
bus drivers “What are the elements of suc-
I
n Rhinebeck, the SRP local asks began carrying cessful SRP locals?” he asked. “How
each member to do one thing a food instead do we help locals attain a level of
year. of students to success? What kinds of training are
“The executive team puts in a lot help families in needed?”
of hours. We say to them, ‘This is need; custodi- Gross is a proponent of activism,
your unit. We can’t be a great team if ans had to learn branding and communication and
we don’t all participate,’” said Stacy new sanitizing gave kudos to Rhinebeck’s plan to
Stoliker, president of the Rhinebeck protocols. showcase their local year-round.
Association of Non-Instructional “We’re “You don’t want to have to break
Employees.
LESLIE FOTTRELL speaking out your T-shirt because you’re in
From left, Rhinebeck ANIE members Tina Donohue, Stacey van den Thoorn, James
Members can choose to deliver a about issues trouble,” Gross said. “Be proud.
Chapman and president Stacy Stoliker meet with NYSUT 2nd VP Ron Gross.
union food bank donation, assist with as a result Represent your union in good times
a financial audit, help distribute the Professional unions around the state of COVID-19, how it changed the and in bad, at the supermarket and at
bimonthly newsletter, join a com- are sharing concerns and ideas for work environment and how they got school.”
mittee, help plan retiree sendoffs, growth during their first in-person through this past year. Every one of
attend a regional SRP conference visits with NYSUT Second Vice the SRPs was impacted,” Gross said.
or assemble goodie bags for SRP President Ron Gross. Gross has already visited SRP lo-
cal leaders in Great Neck, Kenmore,
Appreciation Day. “I’ve been waiting to do this since
Buffalo and Half Hollow Hills. In
SAVE THE DATE
The local also takes advantage of COVID-19 shut everything down,”
September he will be meeting with “Together again: SRP leaders
branding. said Gross, who was elected in May
other SRP locals in Rochester, Central creating a better tomorrow,” is
“The first Friday of every month 2020. “Now I’m hitting the ground
New York, Tarrytown, Nassau, Suffolk, the theme for the SRP Leadership
we wear the ANIE T-shirt or button,” running.”
the Southern Tier, Capital District and Conference scheduled for Oct.
Stoliker said. Many SRPs have had their jobs
Western New York. 29–31.
Coming off of a year like no reconfigured to serve students dur-
other, leaders from School-Related ing the pandemic. Paraprofessionals His ears will be tuned for how they
Start planning now for a Rockin’ Recognition
By Liza Frenette keeping schools “NYSUT SRPs have gone over and ideas and materials are available for
liza.frenette@nysut.org and students on above to ensure their schools and download at nysut.org/srpday.
course — who will workplaces are clean and sanitized Local presidents can also order SRP
T
here’s Kevin Lawton, be celebrated Nov. and well maintained during this pan- Recognition Day posters and “SRPs
senior custodian 16 as part of New demic — and making sure students Rock” pins.
and president of the York State SRP and their families were fed,” said Ron Past celebrations have included
Carthage School-Related #SRPsROCK Recognition Day. Gross, NYSUT second vice president. schools decorating hallways; car
Personnel; and teaching In NYSUT speak, “They make sure students are sup- magnets; goodie bags; specially
assistant Suzette Robbins, these workers are heralded ported, both in person and virtually, crafted SRP cookies; and cards.
United Federation of Teachers. with the shout out “SRPs Rock!” on various high-tech platforms. And SRPs are represented at NYSUT
Hilda Monfredo, Western Sullivan Thanks to union advocacy, each through it all, our clerical staff mem- by the SRP Advisory Committee,
SRPs, is a teacher aide and Karen year New York state honors them bers have ensured school employees led by Cheryl Rockhill, president of
McLean, Herricks TA/Clerical, Nurses, with an official School-Related continue to be paid and that student the Brushton-Moira Support Staff
Therapists, is a payroll adminis- Professionals Day. This year, espe- records are maintained. SRPs Rock!” Association.
trator. They are among NYSUT’s cially, the SRPs deserve over-the-top NYSUT encourages locals to start Remember to share your photos
nearly 100,000 School-Related spotlighting for their work during this planning for SRP Recognition Day with us via Facebook, Twitter and at
Professionals — the bedrock of pandemic. as early as possible. Celebration united@nysut.org.
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NY schools slated for $9 billion from feds to
support school reopening
By Sylvia Saunders brought on by COVID-19. Aid training to help educators spot In Baldwinsville, local union presi-
sylvia.saunders@nysut.org The state’s ARP plan approved warning signs of mental illnesses and dent Beth Chetney asked members
by the U.S. Department of Education identify resources for support. The to suggest ideas for providing enrich-
L
aFargeville is using fed- over the summer focuses on three pri- state has also substantially increased ment, learning support and social-
eral relief funds to reduce ority areas for schools as they prepare aid for the coming school year. emotional learning. Over the summer,
K–2 class size. Liverpool is to open this fall: “Our message to lawmakers has the Baldwinsville TA worked with
adding mental health support staff addressing the academic impact of been simple: Fund our students’ district administration to create an
and expanding counseling clinics. lost instructional time; future,” said NYSUT President Andy application for proposals for before-
Binghamton is extending its school implementing evidence-based Pallotta. “They delivered this year. and after-school experiences that will
day. Numerous districts are hiring interventions; and Now we need school districts to put it benefit students.
more teachers to provide academic offering social-emotional support. to good use to help students thrive.” The ideas go beyond what is in the
intervention services. New York’s plan specifically calls Districts were expected to work BTA contract for extracurricular clubs.
In all, New York schools are in line for investing in early learning by with staff, parents and community Some examples include extended
for $9 billion in American Rescue expanding existing programs and members to determine local needs reading day; art therapy; robotics; in-
Plan emergency relief funding to help funding new full-day pre-kindergar- and the best ways to use the federal tro to world language for elementary
schools reopen safely and meet the ten programs for 4-year-olds. In ad- relief funding. Local plans are due to students; diversity, equity and inclu-
vast array of additional student needs dition, it calls for Mental Health First be submitted to SED by Aug. 31. sion; and walking/running clubs.
State approves teacher apprenticeship program
By Sylvia Saunders stipend they already receive through with traditional student-teacher
sylvia.saunders@nysut.org Classroom Academy. Program lead- placements, typically spanning 16
ers have also applied for grant fund- weeks in classrooms, Classroom
A
s New York grapples with a ing that, if awarded, would enable Academy provides two full aca-
statewide teacher shortage, all participants to access additional demic years of hands-on training
aspiring teachers will now tuition support. to allow prospective teachers to
have the opportunity to enter the “In numerous industries, an ap- better hit the ground running in
profession through a new apprentice- prenticeship showcases to employ- their own classrooms once they
ship approach to initial state teacher ers the commitment, hard work and are hired by a district.
certification. The program will also ability of prospective job applicants, “This innovative program is
PROVIDED
provide tuition assistance in what’s and education should be no dif- one more way to increase the pool
believed to be a first-in-the-nation of- ferent,” said Colleen McDonald, of teachers to meet the shortage
fering through Classroom Academy, Classroom Academy program coor- New York is facing,” said NYSUT Zach Sharkey, who completed a residency in
a partnership between NYSUT, dinator. “This will also help districts Executive Vice President Jolene T. Schenectady, is headed to a teaching job in the Bronx.
Washington-Saratoga-Warren- hire highly qualified new teachers at DiBrango. “What’s more, by unlock-
a time of great need.” ing tuition assistance, in addition workforce. While students of color
Hamilton-Essex BOCES, local school
Launched in 2016 through a to the living stipend Classroom are 56 percent of enrollment state-
districts and local colleges.
National Education Association Academy already provides, we can wide, just 19 percent of the teach-
Under the first-ever New York
grant, Classroom Academy offers reach prospective students who may ers are. The state Board of Regents
State Apprenticeship program for
teacher preparation students a paid otherwise face financial barriers that released data in 2019 showing that
teacher preparation through the state
residency placement with local are too steep for them to achieve their more than 200 school districts state-
Department of Labor, SUNY students
school districts to provide on-the- dream of entering the profession.” wide do not employ any teachers of
will now be eligible for $5,000 in
job experience under the guidance DiBrango noted there is a press- color.
SUNY tuition assistance, in addi-
tion to the $22,000 per year living of an expert lead teacher. Unlike ing need to diversify the teaching
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[ TEACHING & LEARNING ] [ CHECK IT OUT ]
Wu-Tang Clan rapper surprises
Bo Henry at
Three Forks
Written by
teacher with thank-you video Daniel Bradford
Recommended
by:
Charyl
By Sylvia Saunders much effort to make this year for his Wojtaszek,
sylvia.saunders@nysut.org students the best and memorable.” retired English
While Sharpe wasn’t sure if she’d teacher,
T
hey call themselves the
get a response, she was shocked to Wappingers Congress of Teachers
get a personalized video message Suitable for: Grades 8–11
Depew-Tang Clan.
from Method Man himself. Why I chose it: This novel is a win-
Depew middle school
“I want to shout out Depew-Tang dow into the challenging and often
teacher Joe Cena has found a
creative way to combine two of his
Clan ... and also especially Joe Cena, violent American West of the 1870’s
biggest passions: Getting kids to read
AKA Excessive Gallant,” Method where young Bo is a newly appointed
Man says. “I love what you are doing U.S. Marshal. Bo must make choices
— and the hip-hop group Wu-Tang
over there. You’re keeping learning that will change his life and those
Clan.
fun and you’re including Wu-Tang. of the people he encounters. As he
It started in a moment of despera-
sets out with warrants to hunt down,
PROVIDED
Salute to you, brother. Hats off!”
tion during pandemic teaching last arrest and transport three criminals
Cena couldn’t believe it when the
year when Cena realized fewer to court, Bo interrupts the lynching of
kids presented him with
than half of his a Black man. Bo’s tasks now include
the video message. “I
eighth graders the rescue of his new partner’s wife
knew something was
were completing from her kidnappers — with many
up because they were complications.
independent read-
recording me watching
ing requirements. What I liked best: This story portrays
the video on my phone,” imperfect, diverse people who form
To try to boost
he said. “One of the relationships based upon shared val-
motivation, Cena
students said, ‘I think ues and respect. When challenged,
created a Wu-Wall,
where students
he’s going to cry.’ And they are able to compromise without
earned a hallowed
she was right! It was the betraying their beliefs and grow from
coolest thing ever.” their experiences.
place every time Artist Method Man, top, surprised Depew ELA
they completed an teacher Joe Cena with a video shoutout after
When a local televi- How teachers can use this book:
a student told him about the Wu-Tang Clan sion station asked for This story is ideal, particularly for
assignment and activities that made pandemic learning fun.
permission to use the reluctant readers who will find young
online quiz.
video, Sharpe wrote Bo’s adventures and conflicts engag-
He ordered a bunch of Wu-Tang
back to Method Man to ing. Discussions and activities about
magnets and stickers for special cer- the history of the post-Civil War treat-
how rhyming can be creative and get his approval.
tificates, took photos of the students ment of Black people, class system
take different forms. He used a verse “It’s cool,” Method Man texted
and used an online Wu-Tang name prejudices, and moral choices will
from the song “Triumph” with color- back. “As long as they make it about
generator to give the kids special provide many ways to stimulate
coded words on the video to show Joe and not me! I’m good with it.” students’ critical thinking.
names. “As silly as it is, it definitely
the intricacies of rhyme scheme and When classes resume this fall,
increased their motivation to read About the author: Bradford’s
how rhyming doesn’t have to be at there’s no doubt the Wu-Wall will
books,” Cena said. military stories are included in the
the end of a line. be back. Cena is already planning Proud to Be anthologies; the first
A few weeks later, Cena took it a
Hoping to give Cena a big surprise, more Wu-Tang inspired activities, edition won the Stars and Flags Book
step further as he came up with a new
rule for student participation. Rather student Aleigha Sharpe secretly including a random acts of kindness Award Gold Medal. For more, visit
than raising their hands, students reached out to members of the leg- project. authordanbradford.com
endary group to let them know how After Cena wrote a thank-you mes-
needed to give him the Wu-Tang
the Wu-Tang activities had made sage, Method Man said there were “Check it Out” features books recom-
“W” sign. Like a secret handshake, it
no thanks needed. “I love the work mended to teachers and parents by school
caught on immediately — through- their class so much fun. “As every-
librarians and other educators. Have a
one knows due to COVID-19, school that you’re doing and hopefully this
out all his classes. recommendation? Send suggestions, along
hasn’t been the same,” Sharpe wrote. inspires other teachers to be as inno- with your name and local union, to liza.
As part of a poetry unit, Cena
“But my English teacher has put so vative ... our children are worth it!” frenette@nysut.org.
turned to Wu-Tang lyrics to explain
www.nysut.org September/October 2021 | 13[ TEACHING &
Union outreach makes parents fee
A joint ad campaign of NYSUT and
the NYS American Academy of
Pediatrics is encouraging the return
to full-time, in-person learning.
By Ned Hoskin IEP and health issues, to a different feel better. surprised,” Hardaway said. “That was
ned.hoskin@nysut.org school while his brother attended This summer, NYSUT mobi- what made it so exciting for them.
remotely at home. lized ambassadors of its Member ‘Wow we’ve never seen anyone do
K
nocking on doors in the She needed help, but the school Organizing Institute to launch a com- anything like this before.’”
community this summer, it administration couldn’t answer her munity outreach campaign in cities “The families we talk to are very
didn’t take long for Rakia questions. The woman was worried across the state to assure parents that grateful,” said Gia Vallone, another
Hardaway to encounter a classic and had no idea how to avoid similar they have partners in local education RTA member. “Some were apprehen-
problem from last year’s remote and confusion this year. unions and that sending their stu- sive at first, but once we get com-
hybrid learning in Rochester’s city “We’re sorry they weren’t help- dents back to in-person classrooms fortable talking with them, they are
schools. ful,” Hardaway told her. “She was so will be safe and effective. appreciative that their voice is being
“At one of the first houses we vis- happy to meet someone who was Hardaway and other members heard. Going forward, we hope to
ited, we came across a mom who was willing to listen to her. We were able of the RTA and the Rochester work together.”
so happy to talk to us,” the Rochester to recommend people for her to Association of Paraprofessionals Many communities have struggled
Teachers Association member said. talk to” about her specific concerns. are reaching out to families in the with more questions than answers
The parent had two students in Hardaway even had a colleague in district as part of an initiative to as districts waited weeks for state
school with very different needs. Last the building she promised to call and build the NYSUT-backed Rochester Department of Health guidance that
year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, ask, “Hey, can you look out for this Community Coalition to Save Our didn’t come. Families are concerned.
she had to transfer one son, who kid?” Schools. “In urban and economically dis-
could not attend remotely due to an No question, that makes a mom “Most of the parents are advantaged communities we have a
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el better about reopening
lot of people who worry about how a month earlier, but at least they part of the American
to send their kids back safely,” said could begin. Federation of Teachers’
Laura Franz, president of the Albany A week later, NYSUT applauded 30-state “Back to School
Public School TA. the State Education Department for All” initiative to go door-
Canvasing neighborhoods with for stepping in and actually issuing to-door to engage families, stu-
members of the TA and the Albany statewide guidance — also adhering dents, educators and school
months of unprecedented turmoil
Public School United Employees, to the CDC recommendations — on staff to promote vaccines; return to
and a mutating virus as demonstrat-
“we’re trying to find out, if students reopening schools. full-time, in-person learning; and sup-
ed by the troubling surge in the delta
are not coming back to the class- “As educators, we know that port students’ social, emotional and
variant.
room, why not?” she said. “We’re the best place for students to learn academic needs.
“Schools are critical for our kids’
showing them what we’re doing to is in the classroom,” said NYSUT The initiative includes a state-
recovery,” said AFT President Randi
make it safe, and why we think it’s President Andy Pallotta. “We must do wide television ad that will air until
Weingarten, “and this moment is
important for kids to be back.” everything we can to ensure every mid-September. It is intended to
an opportunity to fund our future
Again, it’s a new connection for student has access to full-time, in- highlight the social and emotional
fully and equitably, to create public
parents, she said, as “APSTA and person instruction this year.” learning that can only happen in the
schools where educators want to
APSUE really are taking the lead in That includes ensuring schools classroom.
teach, parents want to send their
having these conversations.” are safe and healthy for students United University Professions, the
kids, and kids can learn.”
and the people who serve them. In NYSUT local representing academic
Guidance response to the guidance, NYSUT and professional faculty on State
Albany’s Franz expressed ap-
preciation “to the statewide union
Franz said that when the state reaffirmed its support for recommen- University of New York campuses and
and the AFT for recognizing this is a
DOH finally declined to provide dations by public health experts and health centers, is also running one of
priority for all of us.
reopening guidance in August, it was SED to implement universal masking, the AFT’s 60 outreach projects.
“Teachers want to see their stu-
a green light for districts to come up robust surveillance testing and other Working with parents, administra-
dents in classes,” she said. “That’s
with local plans — following the CDC measures as part of a layered, holistic tors and communities, the $5 million
the gold standard.”
guidelines — and her union began to approach that ensures the health and “Back to School for All” program
work with the administration. It would safety of everyone in schools. champions a return to five-days-a-
have been better to get that decision The NYSUT outreach project is week in-school instruction after 18
From left, AFT President Randi Weingarten, NYSUT President Andy Pallotta and
Albany Public School Teachers Association President Laura Franz speak with an
Albany City School District parent and APSTA member Stephanie Ferro. The 30-state
walking tour is part of the union-supported “Back to School for All” door-to-door ef-
fort to promote vaccines; support students’ social, emotional and academic needs;
and encourage a return to full-time, in-person learning.
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